Web Directories
Wed Directories, sometimes called Subject lists, are collections of web sites that have been selected and reviewed by a group of people. Some web directories evaluate web sites for certain content and others only evaluate by subject so that the web site can be categorized correctly. Use a web directory if you are looking for information on a general topic such as "dolphins" or "home-based business". A web directory is the best way for kids to locate information.
Search Engines
Search engines index words that are on webpages; these words are all dumped into a large searchable database. A search engine does NOT evaluate any web page content or subject. This means if you do a search for "dolphins" you will get pages that are about the mammal as well as the football team! Use a search engine if you could not find the information using a web directory or if you are looking for very specific and unique information. It is often helpful to become acquainted with one search engine by reading that search engine's help pages.
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Web Directories
Wed Directories, sometimes called Subject lists, are collections of web sites that have been selected and reviewed by a group of people. Some web directories evaluate web sites for certain content and others only evaluate by subject so that the web site can be categorized correctly. Use a web directory if you are looking for information on a general topic such as "dolphins" or "home-based business". A web directory is the best way for kids to locate information.
Search Engines
Search engines index words that are on webpages; these words are all dumped into a large searchable database. A search engine does NOT evaluate any web page content or subject. This means if you do a search for "dolphins" you will get pages that are about the mammal as well as the football team! Use a search engine if you could not find the information using a web directory or if you are looking for very specific and unique information. It is often helpful to become acquainted with one search engine by reading that search engine's help pages.